[Hellbringer]

So I have an X2 that I have had for years and I now want to finish the CNC conversation. My plan is to use hoss plans and nema 23 closed loop steppers. Down the road I might want to add coolant and other goodies so I am looking to have some expansion ability. Which solution would you say is better?

UC300ETH + UB1 + UCCNC Software Cost would be $365

or

AXBB-E + UCSB for expansion + software cost would be $317

I think UB1 would be overkill for this machine seeing that down the road I am thinking about getting a G0704 as a second machine, but for the price difference of $48 difference... not sure if there are other pros and cons to the 2 different options.

Thanks
Mike

[CL_MotoTech]

I have a UC300eth-5lpt plus a C10. I don't remember what any of it cost (thankfully) and the AXBB-E didn't exist at the time of purchase, but the setup has been very good. It's better than my ESS was.

I use a MX3660 and a G540 to control 4 axis (one is the ATC). I use those BOB's on both of those units plus the C10's.

There's more than one way to skin a cat, as you well know. Find the items the give you the feature you want at the price point you are comfortable with.

[ger21]

They are basically the same, with the UC300ETH just having more inputs and outputs.